Cable Clutch Pedal

There is a threaded sleeve with two nuts on it at the protruding end of the cable.

Cable clutch pedal. The cable connects the clutch pedal pivot directly to the release fork eliminating practically all of the wear points that are found in shaft and lever linkages. Loose cables can often be adjusted but some may need to be replaced. The pedal end of the cable fits between a toothed quadrant and pawl located at the top of the pedal. But if the clutch cable is stretched too.

Many fords such as the fiesta cortina mk5 and escort mk3 have a self adjusting clutch cable. The clutch cable is what connects the clutch pedal and clutch linkage of the transmission together. Once the clutch is disengaged you can shift the gears of the transmission safely. The only downside to a cable clutch is that if you own your car for a long time the cables will eventually wear and stretch and could even break.

If your clutch system doesn t automatically adjust or there s an issue with your clutch linkage in an automatic adjusting system you may find and possibly fix the problem. Our selection of clutch brake and accelerator throttle pedal assemblies includes a huge variety of designs sizes and finishes to complement your vehicle. Cables can also loosen or stretch from use so that the clutch doesn t fully release when the pedal is pushed all the way in. When you press down on the clutch pedal it causes the cable to pull on the linkage so that the clutch becomes disengaged.

Then find the cable nipple where it sticks out between the quadrant and pawl. Locate the clutch cable which loops down from the clutch pedal to protrude through the clutch operating lever. The clearance is the difference between the cable measurement when the operating lever is at rest and when it is pushed inwards.